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Saturday, 13 April 2013

Three Results From Cheddleton

Cheddleton 'A' took a step closer to the runners-up spot in Division 1. They beat 2nd placed Holmes Chapel Kings by 3.5 - 1.5 last night to move to within a point of their opponents. However, the Kings have now completed their fixtures whilst Cheddleton still have one left to play - against bottom of the table Alsager. Cheddleton names first :Craig Whitfield 0.5 John Turner 0.5David Buxton 0.5 Pat Bennett 0.5Simon Edwards 1 Mike Hancock 0Colin Davison 0.5 Andrew Raeburn 0.5Roger Edwards 1 Ian Bates 0Bottom placed Newcastle 'E' took a point against Cheddleton 'E' in a 2 - 2 draw in Division 3, a result that ensured that they took the wooden spoon. They are still three points adrift of Holmes Chapel Pawns and only have one fixture remaining. Cheddleton names first :Colin Abell 0 Alan Paling 1John Yee 1 Pete Shaw 0Alex Cartlidge 0 Paul Clapham 1David Rose 1 Steven Cooper 0Cheddleton 'F' remain in 3rd place in Division 4 following a 3.5 - 0.5 win against Newcastle 'E'. Cheddleton have now used up their game in hand of leaders Fenton and are still three points adrift. Cheddleton names first :Karol Grzybowski 1 Martyn Harris 0Jack Healings 0.5 Nic Wright 0.5Sam Beardmore 1 Ben Lack 0Dominic Taylor 1 Scott McGowan 0

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